AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust
AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, […]

PwC left red-faced after being caught using AI hallucinations and fake citations in multiple reports

GPTZero AI and plagiarism detection and tool finds AI hallucinations and other issues in several reports published PwC.

The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate

There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.

Paris now requires electric scooter riders to wear high-vis vests or face fines
Paris now requires electric scooter riders to wear high-vis vests or face fines

Paris is getting tougher on electric scooter safety, with new rules now requiring riders to wear both a helmet and a high-visibility vest while using their scooters on public roads.

4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)

Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.

Apple Could Raise iPhone 17 Prices In Hours, Due To Memory Chip Crisis

When Apple put up prices for Mac, iPad, Apple TV and more, it left the iPhone untouched. That could be about to change.

I’ve tested all the best new EVs of 2026 — here are my 5 favorites so far, from Honda to Hyundai
I’ve tested all the best new EVs of 2026 — here are my 5 favorites so far, from Honda to Hyundai

These five EVs, the best I’ve driven in 2026 so far, prove the electric car is getting seriously interesting.